Plants that suck 'green gold' from the soil, all thanks to this magical technology

Scientists in Malaysia have discovered that the Phyllanthus rufuschaneyi plant has the ability to absorb and accumulate nickel – an important “green gold” in modern industry. (Photo: Nikkei Asia)

This plant is found in the Kinabalu Mountains, where the serpentinite soil is rich in nickel but poor in nutrients. (Photo: Botanical Studies)

Phyllanthus rufuschaneyi can accumulate up to 2.8% nickel in leaves and 1.8% in phloem tissue, allowing it to be harvested as a "living treasure". (Photo: Bernama)

Malaysia has deployed high technology to implement agromining – planting trees, harvesting biomass, burning ash and extracting nickel. (Photo: The Rakyat Post)

The ash after combustion can contain up to 25% nickel, equivalent to high-quality ore. (Photo: The Rakyat Post)

Agromining is an environmentally friendly method that is not as destructive as traditional mining. (Photo: The Rakyat Post)

Success in Malaysia opens up great potential for Vietnam - a country with similar geology in the Central Highlands and Northeast. (Photo: BSA)

If research investment is directed in the right direction, Vietnam can create a sustainable source of "green gold" from plants without large-scale mining. (Photo: Botanical Studies)

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